Spring is here! the trees are bursting with blossom, bulbs are
opening with brilliant colours, days are lighter and longer, the
birds singing to welcome each new day.
We adore you O Christ and we praise you. Because by your holy
cross you have redeemed the world.
May we walk this day in the way of the cross, declaring our love,
hope and peace for the world and all in need locally.
Take O take me as I am; summon out what I should be; set a seal
upon my heart and live in me (Song words by John L Bell, Iona
Community)
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
- pray for for all preparing readings, sermons, music, prayers and
to welcome all who come.
13th: Palm Sunday 10am - pray for faithful discipleship
in our own journey with Christ towards the cross
17th: Maundy Thursday 7.30pm - may we imitate Jesus’
example of humble and obedient service as he washes the
disciples’ feet
18th: Good Friday 10am - pray to see afresh the reality
of Jesus’ sacrifice, made once for all upon the cross
20th: Easter Sunday 10am with Bishop Lynne - pray to be
sent out to live with Christ forever in the joy of His risen
life, thanks be to God!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed, alleluia!
We celebrate the greatest day in history,
when Jesus rose from death, overcame darkness
and bathed the world in stunning resurrection light and hope!
May we ever live to praise you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Amen
27th: Annual Church Meeting & shared lunch - give thanks
for the many blessings of the past Church year, asking for
vision and Holy Spirit guidance in the year ahead; for joy and
wisdom for all elected to take Office.
Posted 31 March 2024
Lent through the Psalms
Our Lent course will be following the Sunday’s psalms.
Groups meet on Tuesday mornings at
and Wednesday evenings at
. Each group will be
following the same course. Feel free to move between the groups.
Posted 10 March 2024
Electoral Roll and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
To vote at the APCM on
you must be on the
Electoral Roll.
Every six years a new Electoral Roll is compiled and everyone who
wants to be included must apply before
. To be eligible you
must live in the parish or have worshipped at St. Paul’s for at
least six months.
Pick up a form in Church and return it to Sue Malam.
Posted 10 March 2024
Quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings
To find out more about our quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings,
please contact Len Stevens.
Alexandra was licensed and instituted as Vicar by
Bishop Guli
on 12 September. She has also become Assistant Diocesan Director
of Ordinands, and will spend half her time in each role.
Left to right: Bishop Guli, Revd Alexandra Podd and Martin
Griffiths (Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London).
Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September
Who we are
We are a Christian Parish Church in Essex in the
Diocese of Chelmsford, and part of the
Church of England. We are here to spread the ‘Good News’ about
God and his Son Jesus Christ.
The Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in
him may not die but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). That means those who ‘follow’ Jesus Christ, who love his company, respect his teaching, trust his
promises and are prepared to let this affect their lives.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults and Victims of Domestic Abuse.
We are a friendly church and you will find a warm welcome at our services and church groups.
For children, we have a Children’s Sunday Club every Sunday at 10:00 in the hall. We also run
Children’s Holiday Clubs.
We run a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10 to 12 noon. All are welcome.
We have an active Mothers’ Union meeting on the first Tuesday
of each month and our Textile Group has created
inspiring and colourful banners for the church and meets fortnightly.
“Just for Girls” meet fortnightly on a Tuesday morning from 10—12 noon for Worship, Meditation, Prayer
and Fellowship. The group is open to women who are members of St Paul’s church. Please contact
Pauline Bolding for further details.
Giving
Spirelight Dedication Book
Light up St Paul’s Spire!
Everyone is invited to participate in our
Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other
memorable date.
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St Paul’s welcomes anyone who is disabled - our Church has disabled access facilities through the South
Door off the Main road, and a hearing loop for anyone using a hearing aid.
